Crime & Safety
Valuable Coin Stolen From American Legion Event In Naugatuck: Police
The man, who was present about 10 minutes, bought a silver coin but also stole a gold one during the transaction, police said.
NAUGATUCK, CT — Police are seeking the public’s help to find a man they believe stole a valuable coin at an event Saturday in Naugatuck.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion on Cedar Street, where a coin show was being held, according to police.
The man, who was present about 10 minutes, bought a silver coin but also stole a gold one during the transaction, police said. The stolen coin is a Professional Golfers’ Association of America 1.5-ounce coin and is worth about $3,900, according to police.
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 203-729-5221 or anonymously call 203-720-1010.
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